well, the vatican hasn't reacted yet. they may issue a statement in the next few days but, of course, that is a decision for the pope to make, but certainly this latest controversy surrounding cardinals and who the public don't want to vote in the conclave is only the latest in a string of scandals that in the last years have rocked the catholic church so much that some believe that those were the real reasons behind the abdication of pope benedict xvi. craig. >> from rome for us this sunday night there, thank you, claudio. >>> the red carpet has been rolled out in hollywood for the biggest night of the year. in just a few hours the 85th academy awards ceremony will start. nbc's stephanie stanton is holding our spot there on the red carpet. good to see you, stephanie. >> reporter: hi, craig, great to be with you. >> three of the non-best picture nominees are politically themed. let's take a look, "argo," of course, "lincoln" and "zero dark thirty." which of those films is favored to win? >> reporter: well, i guess it depe